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# Project Procurement Lead at WhiteWater Midstream

- **Company:** WhiteWater Midstream
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-07-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whitewatermidstream/jobs/5170763007

## Job description

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Project Lead to join our team. This role will primarily be responsible for overseeing and managing procurement efforts for major pipeline and facility projects. The Procurement Project Lead will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services required for the successful execution of these projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Experience in either the oil and gas or construction industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the procurement efforts for major pipeline and facility projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods, materials, and services required for project execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and vendors, fostering strategic partnerships and ensuring the availability of high-quality goods and services.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, terms, and conditions.
- Monitor project budgets and costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and process improvements in the procurement function.
- Identify and mitigate potential procurement risks, such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and quality issues, through effective risk assessment and proactive management strategies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and finance professionals, to align procurement activities with project objectives and organizational goals.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and stay up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies.
- Prepare regular reports and updates on procurement activities, providing insights to management and stakeholders on project status, cost variances, and risk assessments.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in the pipeline and/or construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in using procurement software and systems. Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with contract management and legal aspects related to procurement.
- Familiarity with risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Proactive and results-oriented with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits: This position is full-time located in Houston, Texas.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

## About WhiteWater Midstream

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WhiteWater Midstream is an Austin-based infrastructure company that develops, builds, and operates natural gas pipelines and related midstream assets across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by First Infrastructure Capital Advisors in 2019; backed by Denham Capital and Ridgemont Equity Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (management-owned)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Oil and Gas / Energy Infrastructure (midstream natural gas transportation and storage)
- Target customers: Natural gas producers, shippers, utilities, and industrial end-users (B2B)
- Mission/purpose: To develop and operate critical energy infrastructure that connects supply basins to demand markets, achieving final investment decisions on large-scale greenfield projects.

## Products & Services
- **Eiger Express Pipeline**: A ~450-mile, 42-inch natural gas pipeline from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, with capacity expanded from 2.5 Bcf/d to 3.7 Bcf/d (2025).
- **Pelican Pipeline**: A 42-inch pipeline (upsized from 36-inch) with capacity of ~2.5 Bcf/d, reaching FID in October 2024.
- **Traverse Pipeline**: A natural gas pipeline connecting Agua Dulce to the Katy area, reaching FID in April 2025.
- **Matterhorn Express Pipeline**: An equity interest acquisition (alongside I Squared, MPLX, Enbridge) announced in May 2025.
- **Waha Gas Storage, LLC**: Acquired in February 2021.
- **Gateway Pipeline & Sendero**: Acquired in August 2021.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total greenfield projects reaching FID valued at ~$20 billion (website); ~$8 billion in projects as of earlier years (LinkedIn); annual revenue of ~$7.9 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: First Infrastructure Capital Advisors (parent), Denham Capital, Ridgemont Equity Partners; partners include MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., I Squared Capital
- **Growth Signals**: 177 employees (+25.2% YoY); 36 active job postings (+50% YoY); expansion of Eiger Express capacity by 48%; multiple new pipeline FIDs in 2024-2025; $17.2 billion in debt raised across 42 financings

## Competitive Advantages
- Proven track record of taking large greenfield projects from concept to FID (over $20 billion in projects)
- Strong relationships with multiple private equity funds and direct investors
- Management-owned structure aligns incentives with long-term value creation
- Extensive pipeline network (3,767 miles across multiple projects) and 3.2 million horsepower operated/under construction
- Successful acquisitions (Waha Gas Storage, Gateway, Sendero) that expand geographic and service footprint

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand pipeline capacity on existing systems (e.g., Eiger Express expansion to 3.7 Bcf/d)
- Pursue new greenfield pipeline projects (Pelican, Traverse) to connect growing Permian Basin supply to Gulf Coast demand
- Acquire complementary midstream assets and storage facilities
- Strengthen operational efficiency and safety across a growing asset base

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee rating of 4.2/5.0 (7 reviews) with high career development score (4.6); work-life balance rated 4.2
- **Growth**: Rapid headcount growth (+25% YoY) and active hiring across Engineering, IT, Finance, Operations, and Marketing/Logistics (36 open roles as of mid-2025)
- **Location**: Headquarters in downtown Austin, Texas (100 Congress Ave) with field offices in Houston, Brookshire, Sealy, and Midland
- **Perks/Environment**: Competitive compensation (salary ranges for roles like Lawyer ~$137K, GIS Technician ~$53K); emphasis on safety and technical excellence; opportunities to work on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong technical workforce (43 in technical roles, 41 in operations); exposure to large-scale pipeline design, construction, and operations

## Sources
1. [whitewatermidstream.com](https://whitewatermidstream.com/)
2. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitewatertx)
3. [CB Insights](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/whitewater-midstream)
4. [Greenhouse Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whitewatermidstream)

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